Camphor, menthol
Sold as Fairsun menthol camphor, Rivage* menthol & camphor (M.C.O), Medi-pac menthol & camphor (m.c.0.), Resmed chest rub, Tiger balm white, Tiger balm red
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 2
- Registrations
- 6
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impilo Drugs (1966) (Pty) LtdCancelled | Fairsun menthol camphor, Rivage* menthol & camphor (M.C.O), Medi-pac menthol & camphor (m.c.0.), Tiger balm white, Tiger balm red | ointment | 270380, 290159, 310623, K0188, K0189 | Not determined | None |
| Resmed healthcare | Resmed chest rub | Not stated | G0922 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairsun menthol camphor EACH 1 g OINTMENT CONTAINS CAMPHOR 0,125 g MENTHOL 0,005 g | Not listed | 27038027/10.2.2/0380 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Rivage* menthol & camphor ointment (M.C.O) EACH 100 g OINTMENT CONTAINS CAMPHOR 10 g MENTHOL 3 g | Ointment | 29015929/10.2.2/1059 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Medi-pac menthol & camphor ointment (m.c.0.) EACH 100,0 g OINTMENT CONTAINS CAMPHOR 10,0 g MENTHOL 3,0 g | Ointment | 31062331/10.2.2/0623 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Resmed chest rub Each ointment contains: 1 g Camphor 50 mg; Menthol 27,76 mg; Eucalyptus oil 13,88 ; Thymol; OI Terebinth; White soft paraffin | Not listed | G0922 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Tiger balm white* EACH 100 g OINTMENT CONTAINS CAMPHOR 25 g MENTHOL 8 g | Not listed | K0188K/13.6/188 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Tiger balm red* EACH 100 g OINTMENT CONTAINS CAMPHOR 25 g MENTHOL 10 g | Not listed | K0189K/13.6/189 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.